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Melissa Brewer
Occupational Therapist
201 EPPES ST HOPEWELL VA, 23860About
Dr. Melissa Brewer practices Occupational Medicine in HOPEWELL, VA. Dr. Brewer evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
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- Jacqueline Jagger OTR/L201 EPPES ST HOPEWELL VA 23860
- Anjii Hayes119 S MARION AVE HOPEWELL VA 23860
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JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTERl
411 WEST RANDOLPH ROAD HOPEWELL VA 23860HIRAM W DAVIS MEDICAL CENTERl
P O BOX 4030 PETERSBURG VA 23803